Maine Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings (Complaint or Indictment) is a legal procedure in which the accused waives their right to a preliminary hearing to determine whether they should be bound over for trial. In a Maine Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearing, an accused person may waive their right to a preliminary hearing and instead have their case heard directly by a grand jury. This waiver is often made in exchange for a reduction in charges or a favorable plea bargain. There are two types of Maine Waiver of Rule 5 & 5.1 Hearings: Complaint Waivers and Indictment Waivers. In a Complaint Waiver, the accused waives their right to a preliminary hearing and instead has their case heard directly by the prosecutor. The prosecutor then decides whether to press charges or make a plea offer. In an Indictment Waiver, the accused waives their right to a preliminary hearing and instead has their case heard directly by a grand jury. The grand jury then decides whether to indict or dismiss the case.